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[Civil War envelope showing Columbia holding sword and American flag, with message "God, our country and liberty!"]

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia holding sword and American flag, ...

Addressed to Mr. W.F. McClinton, Biggsvill., Ills.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing Union sailor with American flag, with message "Our brave gun boat boys"]

[Civil War envelope showing Union sailor with American flag, with mess...

Picryl description: Public domain image of stamped postal envelope, free to use, no copyright restrictions

[Civil War envelope showing eagle atop American flag and "American Congress, we are one" medallion with message "United forever"]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle atop American flag and "American Con...

Addressed to Miss Marslin Blanchard, Keeseville, Essex County, N.Y.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). pp/liljmem

[Southern secessionists raise flag at Yale College]

[Southern secessionists raise flag at Yale College]

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 11, no. 271 (1861 February 2), p. 173.

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with sword and American flag]

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with sword and American flag]

Addressed to Mr. A. C. Kline, 824 Walnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked New York. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil W... More

[Civil War envelope showing eagle and American flags atop an arch listing Union states with Pennsylvania in the keystone and bearing the message "One nation.--One government."]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle and American flags atop an arch list...

Addressed to Rev. C. L. Ehrenfeld, Altoona, Pa.; postmarked Johnstown, Pa.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photogr... More

[Envelope showing Confederate flag, addressed to Miss Lou Taylor, No. 461 Sixth St., Cincinnati, Ohio]
[Civil War envelope showing American flag on globe floating in water with message "The Union now and forever, one and inseparable"]

[Civil War envelope showing American flag on globe floating in water w...

Addressed to Mrs. Virginia Delmage, Claremont, N.H.; postmarked Washington, D.C., Nov. 19; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Ci... More

[Civil War envelope showing caricatures of Winfield Scott and Jefferson Davis as dogs and Washington, D.C., as a cut of meat, with message "Why don't you take it?"]

[Civil War envelope showing caricatures of Winfield Scott and Jefferso...

Addressed to Mr. David F. Gorham, Mount Kisco, N.Y.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope] - Public domain dedication image

[Civil War envelope] - Public domain dedication image

Addressed to Mr. William W. Blanchar[d?], South Abington, Mass.; bears 3 cent stamp. Notations on recto: Oct. 15, 1863; soldiers letter; please forward this. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljmem

"The halt"--a scene in the Georgia campaign / Th. Nast.

"The halt"--a scene in the Georgia campaign / Th. Nast.

Illustration shows soldiers outside of house with woman and three children at door. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1866 June 30, p. 401, bottom illustration. "From a painting by Thomas Nast."

[Citizens' victory celebration]

[Citizens' victory celebration]

Print shows the Japanese citizens and soldiers during a night of revelry after major victories against the Russians during the Russo-Japanese war. Title from accompanying material.

Soldiers and their sweethearts during World War I

Soldiers and their sweethearts during World War I

Photograph shows two Austro-Hungarian soldiers standing with two women. J208887 U.S. Copyright Office.

The Central Committee for National Patriotic Organizations imperial patriotic meeting, The Guildhall, City of London, Wednesday, May 19th, 1915 / J.K.S. ; printed by The Press Printers, Ltd., 69-76, Long Acre, London.

The Central Committee for National Patriotic Organizations imperial pa...

Poster showing St. George slaying the dragon; illustration forms a border around details of the patriotic rally. St. George Conquering the Dragon is a popular subject in Christian art, representing the victory... More

Braunschweiger Windelwoche, 12.-18. Mai, ein Notruf an die Braunschweiger Frauen ... / Fr. Gerecke.

Braunschweiger Windelwoche, 12.-18. Mai, ein Notruf an die Braunschwei...

Poster shows an infant lying on a pillow and covered with a comforter. Text announces Diaper Week, an emergency call to the women of Braunschweig to collect diapers and clothing for infants and children. Clothi... More

10,000,000 members by Christmas On Christmas eve, a candle in every window and Red Cross members in every home.

10,000,000 members by Christmas On Christmas eve, a candle in every wi...

Poster showing a holly-decked candle in a window, with the Red Cross symbol in its glow. Forms part of: Willard and Dorothy Straight Collection.

Poster - Now for some music - Public domain lithograph

Poster - Now for some music - Public domain lithograph

Poster showing a soldier unpacking a phonograph record as another looks on. Text continues: Draft your slacker records. They will go to camp or overseas through The National Phonograph-Records Recruiting Corps.

Civil War envelope folded from wallpaper to John Berkley Grimball

Civil War envelope folded from wallpaper to John Berkley Grimball

Addressed to J. Berkley Grimball Esq., Spartanburg, S.C., from W. Manigault regarding taxes, June 16, 1864; postmarked Adams Run, S.C. Jun. 17; stamped paid. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) Purchased fr... More

Must liberty's light go out? - Public domain portrait engraving

Must liberty's light go out? - Public domain portrait engraving

Print show an arm labeled "espionage bill" grabbing the torch from the Statue of Liberty's upraised right hand. The Espionage Act was passed on June 15, 1917. Wood engraving by Winsor McCay. Inscribed in Englis... More

Get behind the girl he left behind him Join the land army / / Guenther.

Get behind the girl he left behind him Join the land army / / Guenther...

Poster showing a young woman tending a garden, with a drawing of a soldier in the background. Copyright by New York State Land Army Membership Committee. Exhibited: "Echoes of the Great War : American Experien... More

Carl Bradley Legg interview conducted by Candacy Taylor, 2012-08-29

Carl Bradley Legg interview conducted by Candacy Taylor, 2012-08-29

Brad Legg's home salon is located in the Appalachian hills of Rainelle, West Virginia. Brad talks about his family of coal miners; his history of styling hair; his regular customers and how he was able to build... More

Richmond - Public domain monumental decor drawing during American Civil War

Richmond - Public domain monumental decor drawing during American Civi...

Street scene. Title inscribed lower right. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.365) Forms part of: Morgan collection of Civil War drawings.

[Civil War envelope showing (on back) red, white, and blue ribbon tied in a bow with the message "Union"]

[Civil War envelope showing (on back) red, white, and blue ribbon tied...

Picryl description: Public domain image of postal stamp, free to use, no copyright restrictions

[Civil War envelope showing (on back) U.S. Capitol building with message "2d Connecticut Battery -- Capt. John W. Sterling"

[Civil War envelope showing (on back) U.S. Capitol building with messa...

Addressed to Mrs. S. C. Sniffen, Stratford, Fairfield Co., Conn.; postmarked Washington, D.C.; bears 1 cent stamp. Notation on back: Nov. 8, 1862. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of:... More

Sow the seeds of victory! Plant & raise your own vegetables / James Montgomery Flagg.

Sow the seeds of victory! Plant & raise your own vegetables / James Mo...

Poster showing Liberty sowing seeds. Text continues: Write to the National War Garden Commission, Washington, D.C., for free books on gardening, canning, & drying. Caption: "Every garden a munition plant" - Cha... More

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with sword floating above marching soldiers]

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with sword floating above marchin...

Addressed to Miss Mary J. Chambers, Toledo, Tama County, Iowa; illegible postmark. Handwritten poem on verso: In years agone, when quiet reigned, throughout this happy land. Before rebellion had attained, so g... More

[Letter from Isaac McCoy to his mother, Nancy McCoy, from Louisville, Kentucky, on pictorial lettersheet]

[Letter from Isaac McCoy to his mother, Nancy McCoy, from Louisville, ...

Handwritten letter from Private Isaac McCoy of Co. A, 9th Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, on pictorial lettersheet showing the U.S. Capitol building.

Camp of the 37th Massachusetts. Vol's. near Brandy Station, Virginia / Bakers; J.H. Bufford's lith., Boston.

Camp of the 37th Massachusetts. Vol's. near Brandy Station, Virginia /...

Public domain photograph of military personnel, army, militia, infantry, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Side by side - Britannia! Britain's Day Dec. 7th 1918 / James Montgomery Flagg 1918 ; American Lithographic Co. N.Y.

Side by side - Britannia! Britain's Day Dec. 7th 1918 / James Montgome...

Poster showing Uncle Sam arm-in-arm with Britannia, accompanied by a lion and an eagle. At bottom: Mass meeting [blank space].

[National emblems, a set of Civil War playing cards]

[National emblems, a set of Civil War playing cards]

This catalog record contains preliminary data. The National emblems set of cards was printed by the American Card Company for Union Army soldiers and their families. Entered according to act of Congress in the... More

[Civil War envelope showing eagle and flag]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle and flag]

Addressed to Miss Charlotte Smith, North Chili P.O., Monroe County, N.Y.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

Civil War envelope showing Continental Army soldier with sword and American flag, with message "Hail Columbia"

Civil War envelope showing Continental Army soldier with sword and Ame...

Addressed to Miss Jane Grace, Camden, Ohio ; postmarked Paducah, Ky., March 5, 1863 ; bears 3 cent stamp. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) pp/liljmem

Civil War envelope showing Columbia atop cannons surrounded by American flags and bayoneted rifles with message "Union"

Civil War envelope showing Columbia atop cannons surrounded by America...

Addressed to Mr. William P. Clark, Victoria, Knox Co., Ill., ; postmarked Smithland, Ky., April 18 ; bears 3 cent stamp. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing George Washington standing at Mount Vernon and angel with American flag, bearing message "The banner of glofy"]

[Civil War envelope showing George Washington standing at Mount Vernon...

Addressed to Mr. S.H. Haggy, Etna, Licking Co., Ohio; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing eagle atop shield with messages "Union!" and "Emblem of our nation's liberty"]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle atop shield with messages "Union!" a...

Addressed to Miss Paulina Hurst, Brea [i.e. Berea?] P.O., Cuyhoga [i.e. Cuyahoga] Co., Ohio; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Kanawha C.H., Va., Dec. 14, 1862. Annotation on recto: Soldier's letter, L. S. Elliot... More

[Civil War envelope showing sailor standing on anchor and holding sword, rope, and American flag]

[Civil War envelope showing sailor standing on anchor and holding swor...

Addressed to Mrs. Julia A[?], Elk Creek, Erie Co. Pa.; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Old Point Comfort, Va., Mar. 10. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collecti... More

[Civil War envelope showing star design and handshake with message "Union forever. Separation never"]

[Civil War envelope showing star design and handshake with message "Un...

Addressed to Nathaniel G. Curhiny, North Scituate, Massachusetts; barely legible postmark. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing Army of the Potomac, 6th Corps, 3rd Division, badge with blue cross]

[Civil War envelope showing Army of the Potomac, 6th Corps, 3rd Divisi...

Addressed to Mrs. Mary J. Peck, Moravia, Cayuga Co., N.Y.; bears 3 cent stamp. On recto: Magee, 816 Chestnut Street, Philada. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljmem

The Song [...]he war / Homer, del.

The Song [...]he war / Homer, del.

Composite of seven views of Civil War life, related to song titles, showing soldiers marching, drinking and fighting in camp, woman at home, and black man seated on barrel labeled "contraband". Illus. in: Harpe... More

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with American flag, laurel wreath, eagle, and cannon with message "Liberty and Union"]

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with American flag, laurel wreath...

Addressed to Annis G. Ames, Temple Mills, Franklin Co., Maine.; postmarked Ship Island, Miss.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing eagle with American flag as 7-star Confederate flag is hit by lightning with message "Doom of the traitors flag"]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle with American flag as 7-star Confede...

Addressed to Mr. Benjamin, F. Delenbaugh, Pulaski, Williams Co., Ohio; postmarked Dec. 7, [186]3; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collectio... More

[Civil War envelope showing American flags, cannon, and drum with message "The Constitution for ever. Rebellion must be put down"]

[Civil War envelope showing American flags, cannon, and drum with mess...

Addressed to Mr. Henry H. Nance, Hospital No. 2, Quincy, Ill.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library... More

Civil War envelope showing wounded soldier and Sanitary Commission wagon in the distance with message "Great Central Fair for the Sanitary Commission"

Civil War envelope showing wounded soldier and Sanitary Commission wag...

Addressed to Mrs. Wilson, Clermont, Columbian Co., New York; postmarked Claymont, Del., Jun. 9; bears 3 cent stamp." Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) Purchased from: Labron Harris, Glen Echo, Maryland, A... More

Wash women at work during World War I

Wash women at work during World War I

Photograph shows women on both sides of a long wash basin in an industrial facility, with men standing in the background. J208984 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright Dec. 1, 1915.

The knitting craze / Hy Mayer ; by Hy Mayer.

The knitting craze / Hy Mayer ; by Hy Mayer.

Illustration shows a vignette cartoon that shows an effeminate Santa Claus standing in front of a fireplace where stockings are hanging, his bag of toys on the floor nearby; he considers taking the stockings "f... More

Why bother about the Germans invading the country? Invade it yourself by Underground and motor-'bus. Easter - 1915 / The Brothers Warbis ; designed & printed by Spottiswoode & Co. Ltd. London E.C.

Why bother about the Germans invading the country? Invade it yourself ...

Poster showing children at play in a spring landscape. 70-1500-19-2-15.

Sammelt Obstkerne zur Ölgewinnung; nächste Sammelstelle ... / Gipkens.

Sammelt Obstkerne zur Ölgewinnung; nächste Sammelstelle ... / Gipkens.

Poster shows two "men" walking. The bodies are fruit pits dripping oil. Text encourages people to collect fruit pits to extract oil. Locations of the collection places is pasted at bottom of poster. Poster issu... More

Der Hias, ein feldgraues Spiel / Ch. Bärmann.

Der Hias, ein feldgraues Spiel / Ch. Bärmann.

Poster shows a German soldier pointing the way to others silhouetted in background as though emerging from a trench. Poster is advertisement for a popular play by Heinrich Gilardone. Stamp: Rehse-Archiv für Ze... More

Oh, boy that's the girl! The Salvation Army lassie--keep her on the job / G. M. Richards.

Oh, boy that's the girl! The Salvation Army lassie--keep her on the jo...

Poster showing a young woman in uniform carrying a tray of doughnuts, and a soldier with a doughnut gesturing toward her approvingly. Caption: Nov. 11th - 18th 1918 United War Work Campaign. Both upper corners missing.

His home over there--More than 2000 such homes for our boys United War Work Campaign, November 11th - 18th / / Albert Herter.

His home over there--More than 2000 such homes for our boys United War...

Poster showing a group of soldiers approaching a warmly lit YMCA facility, through the snow, at night. YMCA; YWCA; Committee on Public Information, Division of Pictorial Publicity.

Marine-schauspiel in der Kriegsausstellung ... / Griessler.

Marine-schauspiel in der Kriegsausstellung ... / Griessler.

Poster shows head of a sailor against a blue background which takes the shape of a ship at the top. Text announces a Navy play(?). Details are given. Forms part of: Rehse-Archiv für Zeitgeschichte und Publizistik.

Civil War envelope folded from wallpaper to S.A. White

Civil War envelope folded from wallpaper to S.A. White

Addressed to Mr. S.A. White, Camp of Instruction, near Columbia, S.C., in care of Capt. Radcliff; manuscript cancelled Powers Shop, S.C. Jan. 15; bears 10 cent stamp. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) Pur... More

Civil War envelope showing Columbia with American flag and globe

Civil War envelope showing Columbia with American flag and globe

Addressed to Mrs. Stephen Jenkins, North Jackson, Susq. Co., Pa. ; postmarked Washington City ; bears 3 cent stamp. Notation on verso: "17th letter Jan. 25th, 1863." Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) Purc... More

"Hey fellows!" Your money brings the book we need when we want it American Library Association, United War Work Campaign, Week of November 11, 1918 / / Sheridan.

"Hey fellows!" Your money brings the book we need when we want it Amer...

Poster shows a soldier holding up a book and calling out, "Hey Fellows!", with a sailor sitting on the ground at his feet, reading. The soldier seems to be issuing a general call to both his fellow servicemen t... More

Patrick Wellington interview conducted by Candacy Taylor, 2012-08-10

Patrick Wellington interview conducted by Candacy Taylor, 2012-08-10

Patrick Wellington is an established New York hairdresser from Jamaica. In this interview he discusses the importance of taking care of his body to meet the physical demands of the job; attending hair shows; th... More

Review of Horace Mann's two lectures : delivered in New-York, February 17th and 29th, 1852

Review of Horace Mann's two lectures : delivered in New-York, February...

This is a scathing attack on two lectures delivered by educator Horace Mann, entitled "Hints to a young woman." Among her other accomplishments, Ernestine Rose worked for passage of the Married Women's Property... More

For you - they are giving their lives over there--For them - you must give every cent you can spare / Charles W. Bartlett.

For you - they are giving their lives over there--For them - you must ...

Poster showing a woman draped in American flag, in front of red cross, pointing across ocean.

[A Russian woman is having a nightmare showing disasterous defeats of the Russian army and navy on all fronts in the war against Japan; she is being attended to by a doctor who is taking her pulse, two maids, and a member of the clergy, possibly a bishop]

[A Russian woman is having a nightmare showing disasterous defeats of ...

Signed on block with chop. Includes extensive Japanese text. Descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. From the series: Nihon banzai hyakusen hyakushō : Long l... More

I remember the hour when sadly we parted

I remember the hour when sadly we parted

Music associated with the Union side

[Golden Eyes with Uncle Sam (dog)]

[Golden Eyes with Uncle Sam (dog)]

Illustration shows a young woman, "Golden Eyes," dressed in a khaki-colored dress and cap standing with a collie dog named Uncle Sam who holds a "Liberty bond" on his collar. A nude kewpie-like figure bangs a d... More

The great Union meeting in Union Square, New York, April 20, 1861

The great Union meeting in Union Square, New York, April 20, 1861

Stereograph showing a crowd of approximately 200,000 people gathered in Union Square to rally and hear speeches in support of the union. No. 3, in series: Anthony's Instantaneous Views. Caption continues: The d... More

Many peoples - one nation Let us unite to Americanize America.

Many peoples - one nation Let us unite to Americanize America.

Poster showing the American flag waving among clouds. Reproduced by the New Columbus Lithograph Co. Signed with chop and dated in plate. Includes text "The Flag Speaks" by Franklin K. Lane. Issued by National ... More

Our boys need sox, knit your bit

Our boys need sox, knit your bit

Public domain photograph - United States during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Civil War envelope showing 34-star American flag]

[Civil War envelope showing 34-star American flag]

Addressed to William A. Boyce, Barre, Vermont; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing Vermont state seal with message "Loyal"]

[Civil War envelope showing Vermont state seal with message "Loyal"]

Addressed to C.C. Jones, Middlesex, Vermont; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Washington, D.C., 186?. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing shields with message "The Union, [no]w and forever, one and indivisible!"]

[Civil War envelope showing shields with message "The Union, [no]w and...

Addressed to Mrs. Adaline Clark, Pittsfield, Lorain Co., Ohio; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Ill. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Phot... More

Civil War envelope showing Columbia holding American flag with message "The war for the Union"

Civil War envelope showing Columbia holding American flag with message...

Addressed to Miss Anne H. Sanderson, Seneca Falls, N.Y. ; postmarked Elmira, N.Y., Nov. 7 ; bears 3 cent stamp. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) pp/liljmem

Civil War envelope showing eagle holding banner with message "Liberty"

Civil War envelope showing eagle holding banner with message "Liberty"

Addressed to Chas. Claghorn, Homer, Champaign Co., Ill., from Geo. Claghorn, Fort Henry, Feb. 15, 1862; postmarked Illinois March 1, 1862; bears 3 cent and 1 cent stamps. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074)... More

[Civil War envelope showing two soldiers in combat with message "Right nerves the arm of loyalty"]

[Civil War envelope showing two soldiers in combat with message "Right...

Addressed to Mrs. Mary Jacobs, Locks Mills, Oxford County, Maine; postmarked Port Royal, S.C., Jun. 24; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope for Massachusettsachusetts Thirteenth Regiment Rifles showing Lady Justice dressed in an American flag pattern]

[Civil War envelope for Massachusettsachusetts Thirteenth Regiment Rif...

Addressed to Miss Lydia H. Weymouth, No. Braintree, Mass.; postmarked Hancock, Dec.; bearing 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil ... More

[Civil War envelope showing eagle emblem in front of camp scene and homecoming scene with message "The soldier's dream"]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle emblem in front of camp scene and ho...

Addressed to Rev. C. U. Heilman, A.B., Mercersburg, Franklin Co., Penna.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljmem

Advantage of "famine prices" - Public domain portrait engraving

Advantage of "famine prices" - Public domain portrait engraving

Cartoon showing a nurse about to give some quinine to a sickly boy who tells her that he wishes he was in Dixie because the cost of quinine is so high there that it would be unlikely she would waste it on him.

[Civil War envelope from Private Charles F. Stevens of Co. A, 7th New Hampshire Infantry Regiment, to Mr. Samuel Stevens, Francestown, N.H.]

[Civil War envelope from Private Charles F. Stevens of Co. A, 7th New ...

Envelope shows soldier, shield with naval scene, cannon, and American flag, with message "7th N.H. Regiment." Postmarked Manchester, N.H., Nov. 9, 1861; bears cancelled three cent stamp. Found with letter proc... More

War frivolities / Hy Mayer ; by Hy Mayer.

War frivolities / Hy Mayer ; by Hy Mayer.

Illustration shows a vignette cartoon with a brawl at center among reserve soldiers anxious for action, and vignettes depicting war-related shortages and other problems at home, such as "printing the baseball n... More

The New York Decorators Ambulance Fund--5 East 48th Street by New York interior decorators for our boys at the front--Every cent for ambulances & trailers.

The New York Decorators Ambulance Fund--5 East 48th Street by New York...

Poster showing an ambulance and soldiers in silhouette, with a green tree in the foreground. May 20th to 27th, admission 50c. Poster has many pieces missing from edges.

Verdun, road to Y.M.C.A. canteen / A.K.S. ; sketched on spot by Y.M.C.A. sec[retar]y ; Coquemer imp. Paris.

Verdun, road to Y.M.C.A. canteen / A.K.S. ; sketched on spot by Y.M.C....

Poster showing a canteen entrance with soldiers below an arch; the street is strewn with rubble. Visa-15,749.

Keep him smiling! United War-Work Campaign, Nov. 11th to 18th.

Keep him smiling! United War-Work Campaign, Nov. 11th to 18th.

Poster showing a close-up view of a soldier during a snowstorm, holding a mug from which steam is rising and eating a piece of pie, he has a big smile on his face. Also shown are emblems from the following orga... More

The government asks you to do your Xmas shopping early--Do it now / Haskell Coffin ; American Lithographic Co. N.Y.

The government asks you to do your Xmas shopping early--Do it now / Ha...

Poster showing an allegorical female figure holding a sword and an American flag. Copyright R.D.G.A.

Helping Hoover in our U.S. school garden

Helping Hoover in our U.S. school garden

World War I public service poster showing two bare-foot children with a wheelbarrow full of vegetables. "Issued by the U.S. School Garden Army, Bureau of Education, Department of Interior, Washington, D.C." Pro... More

Sew for victory / Pistchal. - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Congress

Sew for victory / Pistchal. - WPA poster, Public domain, Library of Co...

Poster promoting sewing as contribution to the war effort, showing outline of sewing machine with war images. Poster design by Pistchal. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).

[Ten citizens of Tours, France, eating their meal in the old fort of the city which was used as a refuge while American and German forces fought over the city]

[Ten citizens of Tours, France, eating their meal in the old fort of t...

Photoprint by U.S. Army Signal Corps. Public domain photograph - historical image of France, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Civil War envelope folded from wallpaper to William H. Branch

Civil War envelope folded from wallpaper to William H. Branch

Addressed to Wm. H. Branch Esqr., Tallahassee, Florida; postmarked Warrenton, N.C.; bears 10 cent stamp. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) Purchased from: Patricia A. Kaufman, Lincoln, Delaware, June 2018... More

Victory! Congress passes daylight saving bill

Victory! Congress passes daylight saving bill

Poster showing Uncle Sam turning a clock to Daylight Savings time as a clock-headed figure throws his hat in the air. The clock face of the figure reads "One hour of extra daylight." Caption: "Get your hoe rea... More

Civil War envelope folded from wallpaper to Mary Louisa DeSaussure

Civil War envelope folded from wallpaper to Mary Louisa DeSaussure

Addressed to Mrs. Mary Louise DeSaussure, care of Mstr. Wm. Ravenel & Co., Charleston, S.C.; postmarked Columbia, S.C. Apr.; bears 10 cent stamp. Deposit; Tom Liljenquist; 2018; (D074) Purchased from: Patricia... More

Civil War envelope showing Union gunboats attacking Confederate fort with message "Our gunboats attacking the rebel forts"

Civil War envelope showing Union gunboats attacking Confederate fort w...

Addressed to Mr. Dyer Seely, Moscow, Hillsdale County, Michigan; postmarked Lexington; bears 3 cent stamp." Stamped on verso: "U.S. Pension Office, Sep. 7, 1888." Notations on verso: "Middle no. 367,890," "Ama... More

Gail Bruno interview conducted by Candacy Taylor, 2012-08-13

Gail Bruno interview conducted by Candacy Taylor, 2012-08-13

Gail has a home salon in upstate New York. She has been doing hair for over fifty years. She has a bubbly personality and loves to talk. She is still working at almost seventy-years-old. Most of her clients are... More

Steve Davis interview conducted by Candacy Taylor, 2012-09-02

Steve Davis interview conducted by Candacy Taylor, 2012-09-02

Steve Davis was named "Best Colorist" by Philadelphia Magazine. Much of the interview addresses the techniques and issues of coloring all types of hair. He also talks about the importance of being a responsible... More

Doris Ortiz interview conducted by Candacy Taylor, 2012-09-07

Doris Ortiz interview conducted by Candacy Taylor, 2012-09-07

Doris Ortiz runs iSALON in New York City. She's originally from Singapore. Initially, Doris had a job in Union Square at International Hair Cutting. She decided to open her own shop six years later. Her salon c... More

Poster - Join! The American Red Cross - Public domain lithograph

Poster - Join! The American Red Cross - Public domain lithograph

Boy carrying newspapers and pointing to Red Cross button on his sweater.

[Contraband, Fortress Monroe]. Book illustration from Library of Congress

[Contraband, Fortress Monroe]. Book illustration from Library of Congr...

Print shows a slave at the Union fort taunting his plantation master. The planter (left) waves his whip and cries, "Come back you black rascal." The slave replies, "Can't come back nohow massa Dis chile's contr... More

Some sociological aspects of music a lecture delivered in the Whittall Pavilion of the Library of Congress, October 27, 1956

Some sociological aspects of music a lecture delivered in the Whittall...

by Jaap Kunst. (statement of responsibility) At head of title: The Library of Congress. The Louis Charles Elson memorial Fund. Bibliography included in "Notes" (p.21-25)

Well done! Regulars. They were in it at the first - there to the last and with Old Glory all the way through / John W. Sheeres, War Department.

Well done! Regulars. They were in it at the first - there to the last ...

Poster showing soldiers with insignia of various branches and divisions of the Army. Recruiting Series no. 8. Mounted with other Service Series posters.

[Burial of Latane] / [...] by W.D. Washington ; engraved by A.G. Campbell.

[Burial of Latane] / [...] by W.D. Washington ; engraved by A.G. Campb...

Engraving after a painting by William Dickinson Washington shows the funeral of William D. Latané, a cavalry captain who was the only Confederate killed during J.E.B. Stuart's raid around the Union army near Ri... More

Many peoples - one nation Let us unite to Americanize America.

Many peoples - one nation Let us unite to Americanize America.

Poster showing the American flag waving among clouds. Reproduced by the New Columbus Lithograph Co. Signed with chop and dated in plate. Includes text "The Flag Speaks" by Franklin K. Lane. Issued by National ... More

Camp of the 37th Massachusetts. Vol's. near Brandy Station, Virginia / Bakers; J.H. Bufford's lith., Boston.

Camp of the 37th Massachusetts. Vol's. near Brandy Station, Virginia /...

Public domain photograph of military activity, army camp, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[National emblems, a set of Civil War playing cards]

[National emblems, a set of Civil War playing cards]

This catalog record contains preliminary data. The National emblems set of cards was printed by the American Card Company for Union Army soldiers and their families. Entered according to act of Congress in the... More

[Civil War envelope showing soldiers with sword and American flag]

[Civil War envelope showing soldiers with sword and American flag]

Addressed to Miss E. J. Whittier, Skowhegan, Maine; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Portland. Notation on verso: May 14th, 1861. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing eagle atop shield with message "Union"]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle atop shield with message "Union"]

Addressed to Fulton Smith Esq., Cherry Flattz [i.e. Flats], Tioga Co., Pa.; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Washington, D.C. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Col... More

[Civil War envelope showing shield and star bearing message "The Union forever"]

[Civil War envelope showing shield and star bearing message "The Union...

Addressed to Miss M. A. Wilkinson, Sunderlinville, Pottes Co., Penn.; postmarked Oct. 10, Md.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection o... More

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia, eagle, shield, state seal of New York, and banner with message "New York loyal to the Union"]

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia, eagle, shield, state seal of New...

Addressed to Mrs. Caleb Lyon, Rossville, Staten Island, N.Y.; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Washington, D.C., February 27. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

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